The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man died in June from a gunshot wound he suffered in 2012, and the Sheriff’s Office is seeking the shooter.The Sheriff’s Office says Marquel Watkins, currently 17, 16 at the time of the shooting, shot Michael Jones several times at his home in the 6000 block of Sayers Drive in Marrero on Sept. 2, 2012.Jones’ injuries were considered non-life-threatening at the time as he was treated and quickly released from University Hospital, according to the Sheriff’s Office.Homicide investigators say they identified the shooter as Watkins and booked him with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a firearm and theft.At about the same time, Watkins was convicted on unrelated charges and sent to the Jetson Correctional Center in Baker.Subsequently, the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office refused charges against Watson due to lack of cooperation from a witness in this investigation.On Dec. 22, 2012, Jones was readmitted to University Hospital for complications from his pre-existing injury, the Sheriff’s Office says.Jones remained in the hospital until June 6 when he died, according to the Sheriff’s Office.The Sheriff’s Office says it will now make an attempt to rebook Watkins on charges of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a firearm and theft.13484466

MARRERO, La. —

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a man died in June from a gunshot wound he suffered in 2012, and the Sheriff’s Office is seeking the shooter.

The Sheriff’s Office says Marquel Watkins, currently 17, 16 at the time of the shooting, shot Michael Jones several times at his home in the 6000 block of Sayers Drive in Marrero on Sept. 2, 2012.

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Jones’ injuries were considered non-life-threatening at the time as he was treated and quickly released from University Hospital, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Homicide investigators say they identified the shooter as Watkins and booked him with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a firearm and theft.

At about the same time, Watkins was convicted on unrelated charges and sent to the Jetson Correctional Center in Baker.

Subsequently, the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office refused charges against Watson due to lack of cooperation from a witness in this investigation.

On Dec. 22, 2012, Jones was readmitted to University Hospital for complications from his pre-existing injury, the Sheriff’s Office says.

Jones remained in the hospital until June 6 when he died, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office says it will now make an attempt to rebook Watkins on charges of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a firearm and theft.